2005 Press Releases

December 22, 2005
Van Hollen Announces $409,969 in Homeless Aid Awards for Prince George's County

December 13, 2005
Van Hollen Hails County Action to Impose Stiffer Penalties for Tree Cutting

December 8, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the Fiscally Irresponsible Republican Tax Bill

November 30, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on President Bush's Speech on Iraq

November 18, 2005
Capital Area Food Bank to Receive Federal Funds

November 18, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the Fiscally Irresponsible Republican Tax Bill

November 18, 2005
Van Hollen Hails Major Victory for Federal Employees

November 17, 2005
Lawmakers Announce Agency Will ContinueTo Compile Data on Women Workers

November 10, 2005
Van Hollen Joins With Others to Secure Funding for Anti-Gang Initiatives in the Washington-Metropolitan Area

November 9, 2005
Van Hollen Secures Funding for Montgomery College Bioscience Education Center

October 26, 2005
Van Hollen Expresses Concern About Recent Developments in Darfur, Sudan

October 24, 2005
Van Hollen Hails Major Victory for Federal Employees

October 20, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005

October 14, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Earthquake in South Asia

September 28, 2005
Van Hollen Asks GAO to Investigate Possible Misconduct in Awarding of Government Contracts in Aftermath of Safavian Arrest

September 26, 2005
Van Hollen, Davis and Washington-Area Congressional Delegation Move to Stop Chertoff from Diminishing Role of National Capitol Region Coordinator

September 23, 2005
Van Hollen Congratulates Montgomery County’s 2005 Blue Ribbon School: Viers Mill Elementary School

September 22, 2005
Van Hollen Urges Caution on Washington Gas’ Application for the Chillum Natural Gas Storage Project

September 21, 2005
Van Hollen Expresses Concern Over EIS For Washington Aqueduct Project

September 14, 2005
Van Hollen Secures Funding For Gang Prevention Initiatives in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties

September 2, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Hurricane Relief Efforts

July 29, 2005
Van Hollen Secures Transportation Funding and "New Start" Requests for Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District

July 29, 2005
Van Hollen Hails IRS Decision to Suspend Plan to Close Taxpayer Assistance Centers

July 26, 2005
Van Hollen Receives Outstanding Rating From Leading Hispanic Groups

July 22, 2005
Van Hollen Amendment to Provide Student Loan Relief For Soldiers Serving in Iraq and Afghanistan Included in Higher Education Bill

July 21, 2005
Statement on USA Patriot Act

July 14, 2005
Van Hollen Announces Formation of Community Task Force

July 8, 2005
After House Passes Van Hollen Amendment, Republican Leadership Reverses Course and Joins Democrats in Seeking to End Student Loan Scam

July 1, 2005
House Passes Van Hollen Amendment to Ensure Fair Treatment of Federal Employees

June 27, 2005
Van Hollen Protects Jobs of Disabled Federal Workers at NIH

June 24, 2005
House Passes Van Hollen Amendment to Stop Billion Dollar Student Loan Abuse

June 23, 2005
In Wake of President Bush's Visit to Blair High School, Van Hollen Gives Bush Social Security Plan a Failing Grade

June 21, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Waxman Amendment to H.R. 2475, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

June 20, 2005
Van Hollen, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Legislation to Recruit More Highly Qualified Teachers in Low-Income Communities, Close Achievement Gap

June 17, 2005
Van Hollen: House Makes Montgomery-Prince George's County Gang Initiative Eligible for Priority Funding

June 16, 2005
Van Hollen Announces Official Recognition of Silver Spring as Weed and Seed Site

June 16, 2005
Van Hollen Honored by Blinded American Veterans Foundation Receives the George “Buck” Gillispie Award

June 15, 2005
Van Hollen Announces U.S. Service Academy Appointees and Graduates

June 14, 2005
Kay Casstevens Departs as Van Hollen Chief of Staff Karen Robb Named New Chief of Staff

June 14, 2005
Winners of the 2005 Van Hollen Public Service Award Announced

May 25, 2005
Van Hollen Blasts Judiciary Committee Republicans for Giving Green Light to Gun Dealers to Sell Weapons to Terrorists and Gang Members

May 24, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Stem Cell Research

May 18, 2005
Van Hollen Fights to Give Medicare Power to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices

May 18, 2005
Lawmakers Urge Administration to Continue Women’s Wage Survey

May 18, 2005
Education Committee Passes Van Hollen Amendment to Expand Access to Early Head Start

May 17, 2005
Van Hollen Sponsors Lobbying Reform to Set Higher Ethical Standard in the House

May 13, 2005
Van Hollen Secures $4 Million for Low Income Workers in Maryland

May 12, 2005
Seneca Valley High School Student Wins 2005 Van Hollen Public Service Award

May 5, 2005
Van Hollen Urges EPA to Investigate Barrels Containing Toxic Chemicals Washing Up Along Banks of the Potomac River

April 28, 2005
Van Hollen Introduces Legislation to Assist Disabled Orphan

April 27, 2005
Chevy Chase and Rockville Residents Join Van Hollen at Press Conference on Republican Policies for People with Disabilities

April 25, 2005
Van Hollen Warns Marylanders of Dangerous Precedent in Fine Print

April 22, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Earth Day 2005

April 20, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the GOP Energy Bill

April 15, 2005
Congressmen Van Hollen, Davis Urge NIH to Suspend Overbroad Ethics Regulations for 90 Days in Order to Consider Recommended Changes

April 13, 2005
Van Hollen-Simmons Team Up to Protect Taxpayer Privacy

April 13, 2005
Van Hollen Offers Amendment to Prohibit Individuals on Terrorist Watch List from Purchasing Guns

April 12, 2005
Van Hollen Announces Winners of the 24th Annual Congressional Arts Competition

April 11, 2005
Van Hollen, Porter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to add Real Estate Fund to TSP

April 6, 2005
Van Hollen Says Maryland Fair Share Health Plan May Provide Good Model for Federal Legislation

April 5, 2005
Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Protect Severely Disabled Federal Employees

April 2, 2005
Congressman Chris Van Hollen Receives Special Award from American Lung Association of Maryland

March 24, 2005
Van Hollen Concerned about National Park Service Scenic Easement Restriction Policies

March 17, 2005
Members of the MD Delegation Denounce GOP Cuts to Federal Investments Critical to Maryland

March 17, 2005
Whitman-Walker Clinic Legal Services Honors Congressman Chris Van Hollen for his Support of People Living with HIV/AIDS

March 15, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Bush Administration’s Mercury Rule

March 11, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the Retirement of Senator Sarbanes

March 10, 2005
Van Hollen Receives '2005 Community Health Super Hero Award'

March 7, 2005
House Transportation Committee Approves Van Hollen's Funding and "New Start" Requests

March 1, 2005
Van Hollen Concerned about Effect of New NIH Disclosure Rules

February 28, 2005
Van Hollen Announces $5.8 Million Grant for Prince George's and Montgomery Counties

February 25, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Social Security

February 10, 2005
Van Hollen Appointed to House Judiciary Committee

February 10, 2005
Van Hollen and Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Global Warming Bill

February 7, 2005
Van Hollen, Mikulski Help Bring Senior Services to Montgomery County Neighborhoods

February 7, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on President Bush's FY 2006 Budget

February 2, 2005
Kildee-Van Hollen Introduce New Legislation to Reform School as Lender Program

February 2, 2005
Van Hollen Bill Would Make Good on Promised Health Care for Military Veterans

February 1, 2005
Van Hollen Announces 24th Annual Congressional Arts Competition

January 26, 2005
Van Hollen Introduces Bill to “Keep Our Promise” to American Schoolchildren

January 25, 2005
Representatives Van Hollen, DeLauro Lead Effort to Protect Data on Women Workers at BLS

January 24, 2005
Van Hollen Calls for Greater Education Department Oversight of School Lenders

January 12, 2005
Van Hollen and Members of the D.C. Area Congressional Delegation Urge President Bush to Help Pick Up Inauguration Tab

January 7, 2005
On 3rd Anniversary of No Child Left Behind, Van Hollen Calls on President Bush to Live Up to His Promises

January 6, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on House Republican Leadership’s Ouster of Rep. Chris Smith as Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee

January 6, 2005
Van Hollen Scores 100% on FEW Voting Record Scorecard

January 6, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the Certification of the Ohio Electoral Votes

January 4, 2005
Congressman Chris Van Hollen to Host Federal Employee Town Hall Meeting

January 4, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Efforts in the Indian Ocean Region

January 4, 2005
Van Hollen Statement on the Passing of Congressman Bob Matsui